Preston was my birthplace but I feel that my artistic soul was well and truly nurtured in the West Country. Moving toWeston-super-Mare in 2017 was probably one on of my most important moves in my life, for it was here that I embarked on a new adventure at Weston College undertaking a Foundation course in Art, which fueled my passion. Taking my education further I gained a First Class BA Honours degree in Contemporary Arts and Profession Studies at University of Central Weston and Bath Spa University in June 202. From then I have continued to paint and keep myself busy within the art world with commissions and some mural commissions from local schools.
Inspiration
Inspiration for my work is drawn from several aspects of everyday life, more observations than inspiration but when it comes down to it, the observation of the unusual things, or those that seem out of place, I look to capture and incorporate into my paintings.These observations can be anything from an unusual twisty tree, mushrooms growing at the base of a tree, or a frog sat in the grass far from a pond.I take solace from great painters such as Paul Cezanne, who made it his life’s work to capture that what he sees in a new way of seeing Shadows, light and colour are also key aspects to my paintings I paint with emotion sometimes dark, sometimes bright, but with each painting I create, I feel that I bear a little of my soul onto each canvas which makes the paintings very personal.
Finishing Touches
I feel that a painting isn’t complete unless it is presented in a professional manor, even if it is just destined to be hung in my own kitchen. I therefore choose a professional finish to show off my artwork which has led to some unusual and creative framing solutions from mounting the paintings onto a sheet aluminum or using stripped bark from a tree to finish the outer frame. If the canvas is sold unframed, then I always ensure that the sides of the canvas are coloured to match the picture, to provide an aesthetic view from all angles.
The Journey Continues
I hope you enjoy visiting my work as much as I enjoy creating it. Please contact me if you wish to purchase any of my work,or if you you would like something special, please contact me to discuss further. Thank you.